Draft suggests easing passport details verification demands
In Russia, recent proposals aim to streamline passport data requirements and improve administrative efficiency, particularly for foreign nationals.
The head of the Ministry of Justice, Konstantin Chuichenko, has received a proposal from deputies of the "New People" faction. This proposal suggests simplifying passport data requirements by using only the passport series and number for identification.
However, it's important to note that this proposal does not aim to simplify bureaucratic processes in general, as a previous proposal did. Instead, it focuses specifically on passport data requirements.
The current passports contain a wealth of personal information, including data on foreign passports, military registration, blood type, children, family status, and permanent registration. The new proposal seeks to eliminate unnecessary bureaucratic red tape by reducing the amount of data stored on passports.
If the proposal is accepted, it may lead to the development of methodological recommendations for government bodies and organizations. However, it's worth noting that Yaroslav Nilov, the author of the proposal, does not intend to develop these recommendations.
Another proposal by Yaroslav Nilov suggests including SНИЛS data in Russian passports. This move is designed to avoid confusion and further simplify bureaucratic processes. However, it's important to note that this proposal does not aim to develop methodological recommendations for government bodies and organizations.
Meanwhile, the standard forms of documents will not be updated to reflect the new identification rule proposed by Yaroslav Nilov, as they have already been updated according to the earlier proposal.
The collection and storage of other personal information is considered excessive by the deputies, and this is not related to the proposal by Yaroslav Nilov.
These proposals are reported by RIA Novosti, a news agency in Russia. It's worth noting that there has been no connection established between these proposals and the reported plans for Max messenger to become mandatory for electronic signing of documents.
In addition to these proposals, Russia is also planning to require foreign nationals staying more than 30 days to undergo fingerprinting and receive electronic ID cards containing personal data and work permit information. This move is designed to replace existing paper migration cards with electronic versions, enabling foreigners to modify their entry status dynamically via digital state service portals.
Starting from January 20, 2026, Russian law will require children under 14 to travel with passports instead of birth certificates for border crossings, aligning identification standards more uniformly towards passports across all ages.
The introduction of electronic visas (e-visas) with extended validity from 60 to 120 days and allowed stay duration increased from 16 to 30 days starting August 23, 2025, simplifies visa and border control procedures, reducing reliance on paper documentation.
These changes aim to digitize and streamline passport data submission, transition from paper to electronic identification, and create more flexible, accessible digital processes for foreigners and citizens alike. The traditional passport format will remain but will be increasingly supplemented or integrated with electronic identification and visa systems in the digital domain, improving administrative efficiency and user convenience.
- The proposal from the "New People" faction, as suggested by Yaroslav Nilov, focuses on policy-and-legislation regarding simplifying passport data requirements, specifically in Russian politics, and is part of the general-news being reported by RIA Novosti.
- Another proposal by Yaroslav Nilov also revolves around policy-and-legislation, aiming to include SНИЛS data in Russian passports as a means of further simplifying bureaucratic processes in the realm of politics, contributing to the general-news being reported.
